Transplant Call Team Coordinator

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans. UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only): The Donor Allocation Transplant Coordinator has responsibility for taking organ call for the transplant programs. This call includes all aspects of call-related duties assigned including reviewing deceased donor organ offers when organs become available to transplant candidates for all organs, triaging patient calls for the transplant programs and other duties as may be assigned by transplant leadership. The Donor Allocation Transplant Coordinator facilitates acceptance or refusal of donor organs for transplant and coordinates the organ recovery with the transplant surgeons, Organ and Tissue Donation Team, Histocompatibility lab, Inpatient Units, Operating room and communicates effectively and sensitively with patients receiving the organs. The Donor Allocation Transplant Coordinator must be able to spend the majority of his/her time executing complex logistical support pertaining to all aspects of organ recovery and placement. The coordinator provides 24/7 coverage on a rotating schedule including nights, weekends and holidays. The Donor Allocation Transplant Coordinator is a home-based position that may require on campus meetings and trainings.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Four (4) years of nursing experience
Current Arkansas State Board of Nursing License
Ability to obtain National Certification
CPR Certification
Sound knowledge base of UNOS policy and CMS regulatory requirements in relation to organ allocation, waitlist management as well as ongoing patient status updating.

Responsibilities

Takes deceased donor organ offers when organs become available to transplant candidates for the transplant programs.
Facilitates acceptance or refusal of donor organs for transplant and coordinates the organ recovery with the transplant surgeons, Organ and Tissue Donation Team, Histocompatibility lab, Inpatient Units, and Operating Room as well as communicates with patients receiving the organs.
Executes complex logistical support pertaining to all aspects of organ recovery and placement.
Maintains composure and professional communication in all interactions with surgeons, potential recipients, Organ and Tissue Donation Staff, donor hospital staff and the staff at UAMS.
Participates in 24/7 on call coverage on a rotating schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays.
Demonstrates competence in the care of people with renal, hepatic, cardiac, and respiratory failure, diabetes, cardiopulmonary disease, hypertension, and other disorders related to transplantation.
Actively partners with the Transplant Quality Manager to ensure knowledge and compliance of policy changes and updates.
Performs other duties as assigned.